Based in Yorkshire, Kris Hardy is an art graduate who has exhibited work in various exhibitions, show homes, bars and salons around the UK and abroad, working with a number of interior designers to supply art work to them.
This year has been very exciting for Kris Hardy as he exhibited at Grand Design Live at London Excel 3rd to the 11th of May 2008. In its 4th year, Grand Designs Live boasts over 40000 visitors and Kris will be amongst a staggering 450 exhibitors. Kris showcased his latest work and he demonstrated his canvas art live on the stand. It was a very successful week for him.
Kris graduated from the University of Huddersfield in June 2000 but he is no stranger to London after completing a 2 year MA at the Royal College of Art between 2000 and 2002. He has been producing contemporary canvas art since graduating and have exhibited work in various exhibitions, show homes, bars and salons around the UK and abroad, working with a number of interior designers to supply art work to them. Since 2003 he has exhibited his work in over 20 John Lewis departments stores, primarily in London. Through exhibiting at Grand Designs Live, he is hoping to showcase his artwork to a wider audience, different to those of John Lewis and his home town of Hull.
The launch of his website in 2006, http://www.krishardy.com, has meant he has a travelling portfolio of his past, latest, bespoke and John Lewis work. Incorporating an eccommerce system has enabled his work to be purchased online delivered to anywhere in the world.
His very contemporary approach to his artwork style and attiitude to artist – client relations is refreshing. The approach he takes with his work is to produce high quality, original acrylic-on-canvas paintings that complement the client’s interior. All artwork is painted to order by himself and comes in standard sizes depending on the painting format. The refreshing approach is highlighted greatly by his comment “I more than happy to do bespoke sizes and colours, as I believe if you want a piece of art for a specific space then you should not have to compromise”.
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December 26th, 2009What is an Art Gallery
December 26th, 2009Art galleries are venues to showcase the works of art of each participating artist. Collections in art galleries are rapidly changing and there is a rapid turnover with the items being sold in the Art galleries as people rush around to buy what has been featured in the last several weeks. Special exhibits are often done and it may include an individual artist or several artists or art guilds to be involved. These individual artists work with their most priced masterpiece in the exhibit.
Paintings, sculptures and even photography can be held on exhibit. In this way, art galleries promote the appreciation of the arts. Emerging artists benefit much from the advent of art galleries. They have that zeal and enthusiasm that is strongly needed to add a little spice on their painting careers. A platform is usually provided to hive much emphasis for the items. Art galleries allow the collection of a commission on the sales done for the art gallery items. In some cases, when going out an art exhibit there is an admission fee being collected. Artists sometimes pay exhibit fees to allow each and every single artist who is interested in joining with the exhibit.
Visual art is the usual work being exhibited in art galleries. Paintings are the most featured form of visual art which are being placed in an exhibit. Other galleries feature a wide array of art forms. Sculpture and photography can also be included for an exhibit. Certain types of art galleries do have this sort of specialization in order to accommodate a certain type of art work with much attention and order. For this reason the photo galleries and sculpture gardens exist in order to provide art enthusiasts for photography and sculpture can have a fulfilling time spent in the art gallery because of the wide array of exhibits to check out and appreciate. There has been a lot of art galleries existing in the world and these art galleries has been a seat for knowledge and exploration of artistic and creative prowess.
The captivating beauty of nature from all around the world has been the general highlight for art galleries. Every single day, a lot of artists produce and create an entirely unique masterpiece with their own personal touch and creativity and all of these artworks are being placed on art galleries for the public to view or to give the public the chance to purchase any art form that they find suitable for them.
As mentioned earlier, art galleries have various purposes to serve why they held such art exhibit. Art galleries aim to promote the art enthusiasts to appreciate a mounted platform by a particular artist. The galleries have gained much popularity because of the growth in awareness that art such as painting, sculptor and alike can calm this jittery world we live in. When you try to check the internet, you will see that the demand for art and artists are getting stronger. In this regard, online galleries are available to help out those art enthusiasts to enjoy their most loved form of art right in the comforts of their own homes.
Ensure That You Buy Authentic Art Under the Guidance of a Reputed Art Lawyer
December 25th, 2009Everyone appreciates a beautiful object, irrespective of whether he understands art or not. An art connoisseur, on the other hand, will have the knack of appreciating beauty in its minutest form. The artists of the past are still held in reverence by the whole world and even modern art of today has created a special niche for itself in the mind and heart of an art lover. Buying such art work and masterpieces, is a passion for an art collector and even a wise investment, if you have the eye to judge an authentic piece of art. Many art museums around the world thrive on this appreciation and reverence of the audience and if you too have a fondness and great taste in art, then buying paintings might prove to be a fruitful hobby and wise investment. However, the transactions of buying and selling art pieces, like any other business sector, leave a lot of scope for fraudulent deals and one must be careful about his investments. Hence, an art lawyer can become a crucial aid and necessity for anybody interested in dealing in such art. Before purchasing a work of art from a gallery or a dealer, you must be sure about the authenticity and value of the product. At times, even your knowledge of art may not be sufficient to save you from being cheated by a dubious art dealer. It is, therefore, immensely helpful for you, if you can depend on the professional expertise and judgment of an art lawyer. Such a professional will not only have a trained eye for distinguishing between the genuine and the fraud, but he will also be knowledgeable about the accurate price of an artwork in the market. The guidance and knowledge of an art lawyer can thus, help you in making the right selection and paying the justified price for any piece of art that you add to your collection. An art lawyer can also be a necessary aid for the seller of art and not just the buyer. In many instances we find that an art dealer may have sold an expensive piece of artwork to a buyer but did not receive the payment of either part value or complete value of the product. The lawyer can then come to the aid of the dealer and ensure that the payment is received in full by him by using the support of law and legal solutions. So, whether you are an art collector, who enjoys adding new pieces of art to his collection or whether you are an art dealer, an art lawyer can be an important ally, under any circumstances. Whenever making an investment in an art deal, ensure that the transaction terms and clauses have been reviewed by a lawyer and that you have taken his advice before the purchase or sale of any artwork. Such minor details can come in handy whenever you are conducting a deal and can go a long way in ensuring that you are never duped when dealing in art.
